Tag: business credit education

Why Women-Owned Businesses Get Declined for Funding (and How to Prepare Instead)

Let’s break down what lenders look for, why women-owned businesses are sometimes declined, and how to prepare strategically

April 13, 2026 by Experian Small Business
How Women-Owned Construction Businesses Can Build Stronger Credit Profiles

Learn how women-owned construction businesses can build stronger credit profiles, improve financing access, increase bonding capacity, and protect personal assets.

March 2, 2026 by Experian Small Business
Check Your Small Business Credit Score with Experian

Did you know your small business has its own credit score? Discover how easy it is to check it with Experian. Just visit https://experian.com/smallbusiness, type your business name, and access your credit profile. Choose from a one-time report or a subscription for ongoing updates. Stay prepared and avoid surprises when applying for funding. Check your business credit today! Check Your Business Credit Score

From No Business Credit to Funding Ready: How to Overcome New Business Funding Roadblocks

This post goes in-depth on going from no business credit to being ready for funding through good business credit practices.

March 26, 2025 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
How to Use Balance Sheets to Drive Small Business Growth

Balance sheets can be extremely helpful to drive growth in your business. We explain how to prepare them and use in your business.

August 19, 2024 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Five factors that impact your business credit score

In this business credit education post we cover the top factors that impact business credit your business credit score

November 15, 2022 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
What’s the difference between Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries?

There are two types of credit inquiry, hard and soft. How do hard and soft credit inquiries impact your business credit score? We explain the difference.

January 31, 2022 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Paying down one account, going delinquent on another | Business Credit Answers

We answer a question about paying down commercial debt - should I just pay down one of those debts, and let the other one go delinquent?

October 12, 2021 by Brodie Oldham
Understanding Business Credit and Access to Capital (Webinar)

The experts at BBVA bank and Experian have teamed up to bring you an educational webinar on the power of building and maintaining business credit.

October 6, 2020 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com

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